FUEL RECOMMENDATIONS
Use unleaded gasoline with a pump octane rating of 86 or higher.
This engine is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline. Unleaded
gasoline produces fewer engine and spark plug deposits and extends
exhaust system life.
Never use stale or contaminated gasoline or an oil/gasoline mixture.
Avoid getting dirt or water in the fuel
tank.
Occasionally you
ma hear
a light "spark knock" or "ping-ing"
(metallic rapping noiseywhile operating under heavy loads. This
IS
no
cause for concern.
If spark knock or
pin Ing occurs
at a steady engine speed, under
normal load, change
%
rands of gasoline. If spark knock or
pinging
persists, see an authorized Honda generator dealer.
Running the engine with persistent spark knock or pinging can cause
engine damage.
Running the engine with persistent spark knock or pinging is misuse,
and the Distributor's Limited Warrantydoes not cover parts damaged
by misuse.
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